On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: \n\nThis problem could cut off federal paychecks as surely as a shutdown.\n\nHere's one step the Energy Department could execute to help insure grid resilience.\n\nCould the venerable 8(a) program actually be on its way out?\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices